SynopsisJapanese militaria collectors & bayonet enthusiasts have long awaited a comprehensive reference on Japanese bayonets & here it is! See a comprehensive, educational & pictorial reference of the many variations of the Japanese bayonets made. This is a collective effort to put into print the information that exists today & to introduce many, new, never before documented Japanese bayonets. 1100+ Color photos; 8.5x11 inches,472 pgs.

More InformationJapanese militaria collectors & bayonet enthusiasts have long awaited an updated comprehensive reference on Japanese bayonets & here it is!! In this book the author hopes to enlighten the reader with a comprehensive, educational & pictorial reference of the many variations of the Japanese bayonets made. This is a collective effort by the author, other collectors & authors, to put into print the information that exists today & to introduce many, new, never before documented Japanese bayonets. This includes a chapter referencing the Type 30 bayonets.

Another item addressed in the book is the series marks. Mr. LaBar has tried to find & record as many serial numbers of each variation to put together a serial number range. An interesting feature is the page layout. One will find that when looking for a certain arsenal, type or number, the pages will reveal this easily when thumbing through. Plus, instead of putting a dollar value on each piece they are listed according to availability & scarcity.

Using a chart from 1-10 readers can determine their own set of values & pricing. Rayond LaBar's 25 years of collecting & researching Japanese bayonets are complied in this 480 page hard cover book with over 1100 color photos. It has a sturdy library style (side-sewn) binding. This book is assured to be an exciting addition to any library. This book was proudly printed in the USA.